Leo week horoscope February 23—1, 2026

Leo, this week comes in hot. From February 23 through March 1, 2026, the question isn’t whether there’s fire—it’s whether you’re directing it or letting it run wild. On Thursday, February 26, Mercury turns retrograde in Pisces, activating your eighth house of intimacy, shared finances, secrets, and emotional entanglements. Through March 20, the atmosphere thickens. What looked simple develops layers. What felt like harmless chemistry may reveal deeper consequences. Nothing is quite as straightforward as it first appears.

The eighth house doesn’t deal in surface-level experiences. It pulls you into the psychology of desire, power, and vulnerability. An old flame could drift back into view. A message may arrive that feels casual on the surface but carries unmistakable undertones. And let’s be honest—when history between two people is intense, “just catching up” is rarely innocent. Before reopening a door, ask yourself whether you’re prepared for everything that walks through with it. You rebuilt your world for a reason. Nostalgia can be seductive, but it’s not always honest.

This also applies to anyone who tends to re-enter your orbit just to stir the emotional waters. During this retrograde, boundaries are not optional—they are essential. Compliments, charm, and dramatic confessions may sound persuasive, but look at patterns, not promises. If you’re in a relationship, jealousy or suspicion could quietly intensify. The urge to test loyalty or monitor behavior may grow stronger. Resist it. Surveillance erodes trust far faster than an uncomfortable but direct conversation ever could.

Leo week horoscope February 16—22, 2026

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Horoscope for the week February 23—1, 2026

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Friday raises the stakes. Mars in your seventh house of partnerships forms a tense aspect to Uranus, bringing unpredictability to close relationships. A partner—romantic or professional—may push back if they’ve been feeling overshadowed by your ambitions. Or you may suddenly realize that someone’s support has been laced with quiet competition. Either way, dynamics shift quickly. Pride can flare. So can defensiveness.

This isn’t about dimming your light. It’s about recognizing that power shared is different from power controlled. The conversations that arise now may not be easy, but they’re clarifying. If something has been simmering beneath the surface, it’s ready to be addressed. Approach it with confidence, not dominance. You don’t need to win the moment—you need to strengthen the bond.

This week tests your emotional leadership. Passion is your element, but maturity is your advantage. Direct the fire with intention, and it becomes transformative. Let it burn unchecked, and it consumes more than you intended.